Environmental Specialist at Amentum in Richland, WA

Environmental Specialist Location: US-WA-Richland Responsible for primary environmental compliance interface with operations. Perform facility walkdowns to monitor, report and document the environmental compliance status of the DFLAW activities to prevent compliance issues. Emergent/high priority document review/approval to ensure environmental compliance is maintained for uninterrupted operations. Serve as Environmental point-of-contact assigned to ensure that work is performed in compliance with environmental permits, procedures and regulations. Track environmental oversight activities and coordinate reporting and notification activities.  Review Dangerous Waste Permit and air permit required inspections checklists to ensure accurate and compliant documents are generated and retained. Review daily data summaries and alarms from permitted equipment and instruments for anomalies, response and reporting. Perform non-radioactive air required EPA Method 9 or Method 22 visible emission monitoring services for various permitted emission units. This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or science field from an accredited university and three (3) years of environmental-related experience or seven (7) years of experience in lieu of a degree. Other Experience: Good working knowledge of Washington state and federal environmental regulations. Strong oral and written communication, and ability to work in a team environment. Accountable for completion of scheduled and emerging work assignments on time. Working knowledge of standard Microsoft computer applications. Prior practical work experience in field environments (e.g., construction execution and/or operating facilities) performing the responsibilities above. Preferred Experience Previous experience in the nuclear industry for commercial and/or DOE projects. Experience with state and federal dangerous waste and department of transportation requirements. Experience supporting facility start-up and commissioning activities and environmental integration. Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities. Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives. Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS Conducts reviews of project documents to ensure alignment with environmental permits, regulations and requirements. Manages, analyzes, and trends environmental data for incorporation into project reports. Maintains environmental tracking systems. Maintains Direct Feed Low Activity Waste environmental requirements in the IBM Rational DOORs Database, coordinates with internal organizations to ensure implementation of requirements. Conducts facility walkdowns and inspections to ensure environmental requirements are met. Conducts and documents visual emission surveys in accordance with EPA Method 9. Conducts written assessments and surveillances of project programs and conditions with consideration for environmental program implementation and requirement alignment. Develops and revises environmental procedures, programs, guides, and other documents. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES NA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity. This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future. Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education. Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.) Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance 120 hours accrued PTO and 8 Project Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic. Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest. Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland. Compensation Details: $78,227.15 - $117,732.32 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 05/11/2026 - 05/20/2026 Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.